Shepparton Race 5 - Olive Hayes Memorial Mares Pace
SOAP AND BUBBLES (9) made it two wins on the bounce at her latest appearance over 1650m at Bendigo, scoring by 8 metres after taking charge a long way from home. Stepping up a level this time but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. TIVOLI (6) was 8 metres away in second at Bendigo over 1650m last start at her first run back from a spell. This looks a sterner test than last time, but she is fitter for that last hit-out and capable of another big performance. MUSSEL SHOALS (5) is worth plenty of thought off a last-start win by 4.5 metres at Echuca over 1755m. CLIVES GIRL (3) has a good draw and has been about the mark of late and must be respected, the latest offering a sound second at this track over 1690m.

Driver: Mikayla Towers
Stats
Comments
Improved last start with a game effort when 3rd (Sr3) over 1760m at Coolamon was 9th-19.6m 2WWC at the bell, beaten 5 m by Braebeach (2:09.10) in 4yo+ NR up to 45 on April 25 at $9.50. Sure to be thereabouts.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 25/04/2025 | 17 | NR up to 45 | $9,790.00 | Coolamon | 1760m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 5.2L | $9.50 |
3/5 | 21/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 15L | $0.00 | |
8/8 | 08/04/2025 | 4 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Michael Towers | 2:00.6 | 5 |
| 194.9L | $2.60 |
5/10 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 48 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 2270m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:57.6 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $12.00 |
3/9 | 28/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 47 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:54.0 | 6 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
1/11 | 24/03/2025 | 13 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 1670m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 5.2L | $5.50 |
7/10 | 11/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 50 | $10,000.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Neutral | Mikayla Towers | 1:56.9 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $15.00 |
5/6 | 04/03/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Leeton | 1758m | Good | Mikayla Towers | 0 |
| 7L | $0.00 |

Driver: Laura Wilson
Stats
Comments
Last start surrendered the lead and finished 3rd (Fr2) over 2240m after showing early speed at Swan Hill, at the bell was 3rd-4m on the pegs beaten 5.5 m by Epic Orion (2:49.70) in NR up to 49 on April 27 at $5.50. Two runs back 11th (Fr7) over 1650m after racing wide at Bendigo beaten 40 m by Reign Em In (1:58.20) in NR 43 to 48 on March 19 at $61. Facing a testing assignment.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 27/04/2025 | 39 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Kerryn Manning | 2:01.9 | 2 |
| 5.6L | $5.50 |
11/11 | 19/03/2025 | 17 | NR 43 to 48 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Jason Lee | 1:55.2 | 7 |
| 41.7L | $61.00 |
5/9 | 02/03/2025 | 4 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Boort | 1900m | Neutral | Leilani Justice | 2:01.7 | 3 |
| 14.2L | $3.60 |
1/10 | 26/02/2025 | 10 | NR 40 to 45 | $4,000.00 | Charlton | 1609m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.60 |
7/7 | 16/02/2025 | 7 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,500.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 2:02.8 | 4 |
| 8.6L | $9.00 |
8/12 | 09/02/2025 | 9 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Neil McCallum | 1:57.3 | 7 |
| 44.1L | $17.00 |
3/5 | 20/05/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Mildura | 1790m | J L Kerridge | 0 |
| 23L | $0.00 | ||
4/8 | 18/12/2023 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | S O'Sullivan | 0 |
| 4L | $0.00 |

Driver: Charlene Gusman
Stats
Comments
Fair performance when beaten by 4.5 m finishing fourth after being driven well back, behind Rowdy Christian at this track over 1690m in a 4yo+ 0-4 WINS on April 22 at $34. Then a handy effort when a close second after being driven well back, behind Iamawingate at this track over 1690m in a NR up to 45 on April 29 at $6.50. Each way claims.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 29/04/2025 | 7 | NR up to 45 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R Pace | 2:00.1 | 6 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 22/04/2025 | 7 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:58.5 | 5 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
1/9 | 15/04/2025 | 7 | NR 39 to 44 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:58.9 | 4 |
| 0.1L | $2.50 |
2/8 | 08/04/2025 | 11 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 2:00.6 | 1 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
0/9 | 28/03/2025 | 10 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Wagga | 1740m | Neutral | Charlene Gusman | 1:54.4 | 3 |
| 99.0L | $41.00 |
7/12 | 18/03/2025 | 7 | NR up to 49 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Nick Beale | 1:58.5 | 4 |
| 20.9L | $19.00 |
2/7 | 04/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | C Gusman | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
7/8 | 27/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | C Gusman | 0 |
| 25L | $0.00 |

Driver: Reagan Clarke
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Comments
Last start 7th (Fr2) over 1690m after showing early speed at this track, at the bell was 5th-9.7m 2WWC beaten 15 m by Apache Plume (2:03.30) in NR 45 to 51 on April 29 at $2.80. At her previous start 4th (Fr1) over 1710m at Ballarat was 3rd-3.3m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 6 m by Browniesatmidnight (2:00.90) in NR 50 to 55 on April 17 at $31. Capable of a better showing.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/12 | 29/04/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 51 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.4 | 2 |
| 15.8L | $2.80 |
4/11 | 17/04/2025 | 15 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:53.8 | 1 |
| 6.7L | $31.00 |
8/11 | 02/04/2025 | 6 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.4 | 3 |
| 22.4L | $10.00 |
4/12 | 27/03/2025 | 13 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 2180m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:58.0 | 1 |
| 15.4L | $15.00 |
5/9 | 14/03/2025 | 8 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:58.3 | 4 |
| 5.8L | $16.00 |
6/10 | 06/03/2025 | 126 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Ballarat | 1710m | Neutral | R L Clarke | 1:57.9 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $10.00 |
2/6 | 26/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Bacchus Marsh | 1940m | Reagan Clarke | 0 |
| 6L | $0.00 | ||
2/3 | 19/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | R Clarke | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Donna Castles
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Comments
Last start won a big 4.5 m win when quickly away, (Fr3) at Echuca (2:08.70) beating Epic Orion in NR 45 to 50 on April 20 at $5.50 at the bell was 2nd-1m on the pegs. Sure to be in the finish again.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/8 | 20/04/2025 | 12 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:58.1 | 3 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
3/8 | 08/04/2025 | 8 | NR 43 to 48 | $4,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 2:00.6 | 3 |
| 2.6L | $16.00 |
4/8 | 31/03/2025 | 13 | NR up to 49 | $4,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:57.5 | 5 |
| 23.8L | $23.00 |
12/12 | 18/03/2025 | 21 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Neutral | Doc Wilson | 1:56.9 | 4 |
| 71.2L | $101.00 |
1/9 | 25/02/2025 | 14 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | James Herbertson | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 1.2L | $3.60 |
8/9 | 11/02/2025 | 7 | NR up to 55 | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Donna Castles | 1:56.5 | 1 |
| 13.6L | $23.00 |
2/5 | 02/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Doc Wilson | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 | ||
5/7 | 31/10/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | A J Wilson | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abby Sanderson
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 2nd (Fr1) over 1650m after showing early pace at Bendigo was 2nd-3.9m on the pegs at the bell, beaten 8 m by Soap And Bubbles (1:58.20) in 0-4 WINS M on April 16 at $3. Will improve with that run under the belt. Fitter and should play a big role.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 16/04/2025 | 116 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Abby Sanderson | 1:55.3 | 1 |
| 8.4L | $3.00 |
3/8 | 21/12/2024 | 8 | No NR | $25,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 9.0L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 13/12/2024 | 30 | No NR | $8,000.00 | Melton | 1720m | Fast | Chris Alford | 1:54.5 | 6 |
| 6.6L | $8.00 |
2/4 | 05/12/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Tasmyn Potter | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
1/9 | 13/11/2024 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Chris Alford | 1:59.0 | 2 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
2/6 | 07/11/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Shepparton | 2190m | Grace Bilney | 0 |
| 30L | $0.00 |

Driver: Abbey Turnbull
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd (Sr3) over 1770m at Albury beaten 3 m by Dove Lake (2:11.40) in NR up to 52 M on May 2 at $4. Two runs back 7th (Fr3) over 2240m at Swan Hill beaten 24 m by Lou Will (2:43.80) in NR 50 to 55 on April 27 at $81. Not as keen on her chances in this field.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/10 | 02/05/2025 | 5 | NR up to 52 | $9,790.00 | Albury | 1770m | Fast | Donna Castles | 1:59.4 | 3 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
7/10 | 27/04/2025 | 7 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Swan Hill | 2240m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:57.6 | 3 |
| 24.8L | $81.00 |
10/11 | 20/04/2025 | 10 | NR up to 60 | $8,000.00 | Echuca | 2160m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:58.7 | 4 |
| 20.8L | $26.00 |
6/11 | 10/04/2025 | 17 | NR 51 to 56 | $7,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | John Caldow | 1:55.8 | 4 |
| 5.0L | $23.00 |
2/4 | 06/04/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 8L | $0.00 | ||
6/7 | 24/03/2025 | 146 | NR 51 to 56 | $4,000.00 | Cobram | 2170m | Neutral | Josh Duggan | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 24.5L | $9.00 |
2/4 | 16/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Kyabram | 2130m | C A Godden | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | ||
3/8 | 29/10/2024 | 6 | NR 55 to 64 | $8,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:58.8 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
5/11 | 23/10/2024 | 8 | NR 50 to 59 | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 2150m | Neutral | Tasmyn Potter | 1:56.7 | 5 |
| 2.1L | $10.00 |

Driver: Rita Burnett
Stats
Comments
Well beaten last start by Soap And Bubbles, who she meets again; was restrained, when 18 metres sixth at Bendigo over 1650m in a 0-4 WINS M race on April 16. Not keen on her chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 16/04/2025 | 48 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.3 | 5 |
| 18.9L | $10.00 |
4/11 | 27/02/2025 | 9 | NR 50 to 55 | $6,000.00 | Kilmore | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 2.5L | $61.00 |
1/9 | 18/02/2025 | 13 | 0-2 WINS | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $3.80 |
3/9 | 05/02/2025 | 8 | NR 45 to 50 | $6,000.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:55.9 | 1 |
| 2.1L | $7.50 |
3/10 | 28/01/2025 | 128 | 0-1 WIN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.0 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $21.00 |
1/3 | 12/01/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 2190m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 2L | $0.00 | ||
1/8 | 22/09/2024 | 18 | MAIDEN | $4,500.00 | Echuca | 1755m | Neutral | Alex Ashwood | 1:58.2 | 5 |
| 7.8L | $2.50 |
4/5 | 07/07/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Maryborough | 1690m | M Hayes | 0 |
| 3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Lisa Pitt
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Comments
Three-year-old filly is racing in fine form. Won her last two outings at Bendigo both over 1650m. Last start posted a big 8 m win as favourite after showing early speed, (Fr2) at Bendigo (1:58.20) beating Tivoli in 0-4 WINS M on April 16 at $2.80 at the bell was leading 3.9m on the pegs. Can make it the hat trick wins.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
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1/8 | 16/04/2025 | 14 | 0-4 WINS | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.3 | 2 |
| 8.4L | $2.80 |
1/10 | 02/04/2025 | 15 | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Bendigo | 1650m | Neutral | Mark Pitt | 1:55.4 | 6 |
| 7.4L | $14.00 |
7/8 | 18/03/2025 | - | MAIDEN | $6,000.00 | Shepparton | 1690m | Neutral | Laura Wilson | 1:57.3 | 4 |
| 16.1L | $21.00 |
3/4 | 13/03/2025 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | L Wilson | 0 |
| 43L | $0.00 | ||
4/4 | 23/06/2024 | - | Trial | $0.00 | Cobram | 2170m | I Ward | 0 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 |